One of Japan's major convenience store chains, Family Mart, has begun its FamilyMart's nationwide "Family Mart Food Drive," which encourages

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Now that we’re nearing the end of July, we are officially in the heart of summer. That means that it’s the perfect time to send out 暑中見舞い (s

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This year, all funds raised during the event will be donated to the Gunma Satoyama School for children with learning disabilities.